---
title: MailMergeDataSource.Parent Property (Word)
keywords: vbawd10.chm152896490
f1_keywords:
- vbawd10.chm152896490
ms.prod: word
api_name:
- Word.MailMergeDataSource.Parent
ms.assetid: a7024e80-31aa-311e-e937-82749d937cd9
ms.date: 06/08/2017
---


# MailMergeDataSource.Parent Property (Word)

Returns an  **Object** that represents the parent object of the specified **MailMergeDataSource** object.


## Syntax

 _expression_ . **Parent**

 _expression_ Required. A variable that represents a **[MailMergeDataSource](mailmergedatasource-object-word.md)** object.


## See also


#### Concepts


[MailMergeDataSource Object](mailmergedatasource-object-word.md)

